THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PERTH Council ...

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PERTH 

Council - Regular Meeting 

Date of Meeting: November 7, 2013 

Time: 

Place of Meeting: 

1. Call to Order 

09:00 a.m. 

County of Perth 

AGENDA 

Pages 

2. Moment of Reflection 

Council, Staff and those in attendance who are so inclined or 

able, are asked to stand for a Moment of Reflection on our duties 

as elected and appointed officials. 

3. Confirmation of the Agenda 

4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 

5. Consent Agenda 

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine 

and may require discussion but no action on the part of Council. 

Consent Agenda items are received in one motion. Council 

members may request that one or more item be removed for 

further action. 

5.1 Perth County Council - October 17, 2013 - Draft Regular 

Minutes 

5.2 Ontario Convenience Stores Association - Proposed 

Resolution - October 213 

5.3 Perth District Health Unit Board - September 11, 2013 - 

Regular Minutes 

5.4 Spruce Lodge Board of Management - September 18, 

2013 - Regular Minutes 

5.5 Randy Pettapiece Perth Wellington MPP - October 15, 

2013 - Wind Turbine Response 

5.6 Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee - October 

1, 2013 - Draft Regular Minutes 

1 - 7 

8 - 8 

9 - 11 

12 - 15 

16 - 16 

17 - 20

5.7 Gary Schellenberger - October 15, 2013 - Passenger 

Rails Service Reply 

5.8 Ontario Good Roads Association - October 31, 2013 - 

Board of Directors Nominations 

5.9 Canadian Union of Postal Workers - October 14, 2013 - 

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) 

21 - 21 

22 - 24 

25 - 26 

6. Public Meetings, Public Hearings and Delegations - None 

7. Staff Reports 

7.1 Planning and Development 

7.1.1 Tree Inspection Report 27 - 27 

7.2 Chief Administrative Officer - None 

7.3 Corporate Services 

7.3.1 Budget Binder Distribution and Presentation 

(distributed at the meeting) 

7.4 Emergency Services - None 

7.5 Public Works - None 

8. Correspondence 

8.1 George Robertson, Warden, County of Huron - October 3, 

2013 - Huron and Perth Health Unit Amalgamation 

Discussion 

28 - 32 

9. Council Reports 

9.1 Warden Meeting Log & Report - October 2013 33 - 33 

9.2 Council Member Reports 

10. By-laws - None 

11. Notice of Motions - None 

12. Other Business

In the interest of supporting the County of Perth Accountability 

and Transparency Policy, where a member of Council or staff 

would like to present an item of business in this section, it is 

recommended that they contact the Clerk in advance so that the 

item can be placed on the published agenda. 

13. Announcements 

13.1 Declaration of Intent to Seek the Position of Warden 2014 

In accordance with Section 5.2 of the County of Perth 

Procedure By-law, members of Council who intend to 

seek the position of Warden shall make this declaration at 

the first Regular Council meeting in November. 

The election of the Warden is scheduled for Wednesday 

December 4, 2013 at 2PM. The meeting is being held in 

the Griffith Auditorium at Spruce Lodge. 

14. Closed Session Meeting and Reporting Out 

14.1 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES - October 17, 2013 

14.2 CUPE 4514 Paramedic Contract Ratification Vote 

15. Confirmatory By-Law 

16. Adjournment

The Corporation of The County of Perth 

Minutes of the October 17, 2013 Council Meeting 

October 17, 2013 

Council Present: 

Councillor Wilhelm 

Councillor Forrest 

Councillor McMillan 

Councillor Behrns 

Councillor Aitcheson 

Councillor Schneider 

Warden Judge 

Councillor French 

Councillor Ehgoetz 

Councillor McKenzie 

Absent: 

Director of Emergency Services Linda Rockwood 

Staff Present: 

Bill Arthur, CAO 

Renato Pullia, Director of Corporate Services, 

Treasurer 

Dave Hanly, Director of Planning & Development 

Matt Ash, Director of Public Works 

Kerri Ann O'Rourke, Clerk 

Pauline Walkom, Administrative Support 

Clerk/Recording Secretary 

Others Present: Cliff Eggleton, Operations Manager; Betty Jo Belton, Archivist and 

Linda Becker, Provincial Offence Coordinator 

1. CALL TO ORDER 

The Regular Meeting of Perth County Council with Quorum present was called to order 

at 9:00 A.M. 

2. MOMENT OF REFLECTION 

The Regular meeting of Perth County Council commenced with a moment of silent 

reflection. 

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3. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA 

2013-213 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT the Council agenda for October 17, 2013 be approved; 

Carried 

4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 

No Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest stated. 

5. CONSENT AGENDA 

5.1 Perth County Council - October 3, 2013 - Draft Regular Minutes 

5.2 Rotary Club of Stratford - October 12, 2013 - Hospice Palliative Care Home 

in Area 

2013-214 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 


Councillor French 

THAT the Consent Agenda Items 5.1 to 5.2 be received for information 

and the minutes of the October 3, 2013 Council meeting be adopted; 

Carried 

6. PUBLIC MEETINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DELEGATIONS - NONE 

7. STAFF REPORTS 

7.1 Planning and Development 

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7.1.1 Approval of the Township of Perth East Part Lot Control By-law No. 

56-2013 Affecting Property Described as Lot 119, Registered Plan 

No. 334 in the Township of Perth East (Shakespeare, South 

Easthope Ward) 

2013-215 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT Perth County Council approve the Township of Perth East By-law 

No. 56-2013 for the removal of part-lot control on property described as 

Lot 119, Registered Plan No. 334 in the Township of Perth East 

(Shakespeare, South Easthope Ward); 

7.1.2 Tree Inspection Report 

Carried 

2013-216 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT Perth County Council receive the Tree Inspection report dated 

October 17, 2013 for information; 

Carried 

7.2 Chief Administrative Officer 

7.2.1 Procedure By-law Update – Declaration of Intent to Seek Warden 

Position 

2013-217 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



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THAT the report prepared by the County Clerk dated October 17, 2013 

regarding the process for a candidate declaring their intention to seek the 

position of Warden, be received for information; and 

THAT Council proceed to give three readings to By-law 3380-2013 being a 

by-law to amend the Procedure By-law 3278-2012; 

7.3 Corporate Services 

Betty Jo Belton, Archivist was present for questions 

7.3.1 Q3 Variance Reports with Year End Projections 

Carried 

2013-218 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT the County’s September 30 th , 2013 Capital and Operating Variance 

reports be received for information; 

Carried 

7.3.2 Write-off of Provincial Offences Fines 

Linda Becker, Provincial Offences Co-ordinator was present. 

2013-219 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT Perth County Council approves the 15 outstanding fines listed on the 

attached “Write-off of Provincial Offences Fines Over $1,000 for 2013”, 

totalling $284,462.50, be written off in accordance with policy number POA 

1.02; 

Carried 

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7.3.3 Appointment of Auditors for 2013, 2014 and 2015 Fiscal Years 

2013-220 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT Perth County Council adopt by-law 3379-2013 authorizing the County 

to enter into an Audit Services Agreement with BDO Canada LLP to provide 

audit services for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 fiscal years; 

7.4 Emergency Services - No Report 

7.5 Public Works 

7.5.1 Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative 

Carried 

2013-221 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 


Councillor McMillan 

THAT the Council of the County of Perth authorize the CAO to submit 

an Expression of Interest to the Municipal Infrastructure Investment 

Initiative for the re-paving of Perth Line 26 in the amount of $700,000; 

AND FURTHER THAT the information in the Expression of Interest is 

factually accurate; 

AND FURTHER THAT the County of Perth will have a comprehensive 

asset management plan that includes all the information and analysis 

described in ‘Building Together: Guide for Municipal Asset 

Management Plans’ in place by December 31, 2013; 

AND FURTHER THAT the comprehensive asset management plan 

will be publicly available, including online, by May 30, 2014; 

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AND FURTHER THAT the project be put forward in this application 

will be completed by December 31, 2015; 

8. CORRESPONDENCE - None 

9. COUNCIL REPORTS 

9.1 Warden Meeting Log & Report - None 

9.2 Council Member Reports 

10. BY-LAWS 

Carried 

10.1 3379-2013 Being a By-law to Extend the Appointment of the Auditor, 

BDO Canada LLP (See 7.3.3) 

10.2 3380-2013 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3278-2012 Procedure By-law 

update (see 7.2.1) 

2013-222 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT By-law 3379-2013 Being a By-law to Extend the Appointment of 

the Auditor, BDO Canada LLP; and 

By-law 3380-2013 Being a By-law to amend By-law 3278-2013 

Procedure By-law update 

BE READ a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 17th day 

of October 2013; 

AND THAT the Warden and Clerk are hereby authorized and instructed 

to sign the same, and attach the Corporate Seal thereto; 

11. NOTICE OF MOTIONS – None 

12. OTHER BUSINESS - None 

Carried 

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13. ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 

14. CLOSED SESSION MEETING AND REPORTING OUT 

223-223 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



That Perth County Council move to Closed Meeting at 9:22 A.M. in 

accordance with Sec. 239 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001 c. 25 (as 

amended), regarding subject matter as follows: 

- Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before 

administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board; 

14.1 Closed Session Minutes – August 15, 2013 

14.2 Shared Services Negotiations – County of Perth, City of 

Stratford, Town of St. Marys 

Carried 

16. ADJOURNMENT 

2013-224 

Moved By: 

Seconded By: 



THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:53 AM; 

Carried 

_________________________ 

Vince Judge, Warden 

_________________________ 

Kerri Ann O’Rourke, Clerk 

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PROPOSED MOTION FOR ADOPTION BY 

WHEREAS Contraband tobacco has negative public consequences and impacts such as 

unrestricted youth access to tobacco products and an increase in criminal activity; 

AND WHEREAS contraband tobacco products are easily accessible in our community; 

AND WHEREAS small businesses are sometimes forced to close because of the sale of 

contraband tobacco; 

AND WHEREAS small business in our community and government in general stand to benefit 

from the institution of tougher restrictions on contraband tobacco; 

THEREFORE be it resolved that the write a letter to the Ontario 

Minister of Finance in support of the Ontario Government’s 2012 and 2013 Budget 

commitments to eradicate contraband tobacco through the implementation of additional 

regulatory, enforcement and other provisions through amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act. 

Particularly, in support of the following proposed measures: 

 

 

 

 

increased fines for those convicted of offenses related to contraband tobacco; 

more authority for law enforcement officials with respect to: forfeiture of items seized, 

and impounding of vehicles; 

drawing on the best practices of other jurisdictions and working collaboratively with the 

federal government and other jurisdictions to enhance contraband tobacco control 

through joint enforcement efforts, and; 

strengthening provisions to improve the Tobacco Tax Act in meeting the government’s 

commitments. 

AND that the provincial government be encouraged to continue to strengthen their strategies to 

address the manufacture and supply of contraband tobacco and maintain their commitment to 

introduce amendments this fall to implement these measures. 

AND that surrounding municipalities be made aware of the actions taken by this Council to 

address the concerns presented by contraband tobacco. 

AND that a copy of this motion (if passed) be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of 

Ontario (AMO). 

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PERTH DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT BOARD 

September 11, 2013 

The Board of Health of the Perth District Health Unit met on the above date at 9:30 am at the 

Perth District Health Unit, Multipurpose Room. 

Members present: Joan Facey, Chair; Teresa Barresi; Ian Forrest; Bonnie Henderson; 

Vince Judge; Bob McMillan; Paul Nickel and Don Van Galen. 

Staff present: 

Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health; Randy Brown, Business 

Administrator; Tracy Allan-Koester, Director of Community Health; and 

Irene Louwagie, Recorder. 

Joan Facey, Chair presiding. 

Agenda Approval 

Moved by: Teresa Barresi 

Seconded by: Bob McMillan 

That the agenda for today’s meeting be adopted with the addition of Health Unit 

Merger under New Business. 

Carried. 

Pecuniary Interest 

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. 

Adoption of Minutes 

Moved by: Vince Judge 

Seconded by: Ian Forrest 

That the minutes of the previous meeting dated June 19, 2013 be adopted as 

presented. 

Carried. 

Closed Meeting 


Seconded by: Paul Nickel 

That we go into Closed Meeting at 9:33 am to discuss labour relations. 

Carried. 

The Board reconvened in open meeting at 9:38 am. 

Business Arising 

None. 

New Business 

a. Executive Summary – Staff Survey Report 

Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health presented the Executive Summary – Staff Survey 

Report. 

b. Staff Report – Three Year Extension (2014-17) for CPNP 

Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health presented a staff report on the Three Year 

Extension (2014-17) for CPNP. 

Moved by: Paul Nickel 


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Perth District Health Unit Board - 2 - September 11, 2013 

That the Board continue as the sponsoring organization and endorse the request 

for extension of funding for CPNP for the period of 2014-2017 and that the Board 

Chair and Business Administrator be authorized to sign the application form. 

Carried. 

c. Board Policy 3-100 “Policies and Procedures” 

Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health presented Board Policy 3-100 “Policies and 

Procedures” for review and discussion. 


Seconded by: Bonnie Henderson 

That the Board approve Board Policy 3-100 “Policies and Procedures” as 

presented. 

Carried. 

d. Health Unit Merger 

No formal communications have been received from Huron County Health Unit but members 

discussed the Huron County news article on the merger. 

Correspondence 

a. Perth-Wellington MPP re Healthy Kids Panel Report, No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids 

Strategy. 

b. MOHLTC re Healthy Kids Panel Report, No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy. 

c. Peterborough re Healthy Kids Panel Report, No Time to Wait: The Healthy Kids Strategy. 

d. North Bay Parry Sound re Menu Labelling 

e. Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge re Menu Labelling 

f. Windsor-Essex re Tanning Beds 

g. North Bay Parry Sound re Nicotine Replacement Therapy Funding 

h. Windsor-Essex re Nicotine Replacement Therapy Funding 

i. Windsor-Essex re Advocating for a Reduction in Contraband Tobacco 

j. Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge re Renewable Energy Development 

k. Simcoe Muskoka re Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Amendment Act 

l. MOHLTC re 2011-13 Public Health Accountability Agreement 

m. Durham re Health Inequities 

Moved by: Don Van Galen 


That the Board receive all correspondence for information purposes not already 

dealt with. 

Carried. 

Financial Reports and Accounts 

Randy Brown, Business Administrator presented the accounts for the period ending 

June 30, 2013; July 31, 2013; August 31, 2013 and the financial report for the period ending 

August 31, 2013. He also updated members on the roof replacement and provincial budget 

approvals for 2013. 

Moved by: Paul Nickel 

Seconded by: Bob McMillan 

That the accounts totaling $995,978.65 for June 30, 2013; $586,772.70 for July 31, 

2013; and $830,500.59 for August 31, 2013 be adopted as presented. 

Carried. 

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Perth District Health Unit Board - 3 - September 11, 2013 

Moved by: Bonnie Henderson 

Seconded by: Teresa Barresi 

That the Financial Report for August 31, 2013 be adopted as presented. 

Carried. 

MOH Report 

Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health presented a written report which included 

improving health outcomes within the context of our public health mandate; strengthening and 

developing leadership capacity; continuing and strengthening strategic community relationships 

and partnerships; investment in staff; strengthening the capacity of IT and IS to most effectively 

deliver programs and services in Perth County residents; seeking opportunities to use social 

media in order to effectively deliver programs and services. She also updated members on the 

Provincial Immunization Report. 

Staff updates: 

• Administrative Assistant was hired on August 6, 2013 

• Coordinator of Volunteer Services was hired August 22, 2013 

• Business Administrator and Board Secretary will be retiring on November 29, 2013 

Moved by: Bonnie Henderson 


That the Medical Officer of Health report be adopted as presented. 

Carried. 

Next Meeting 

The next regular meeting of the Perth District Health Unit Board will be held on Wednesday, 

October 16, 2013 at 9:30 am in the Multipurpose room. 

Adjournment 

Moved by: Vince Judge 

Seconded by: Paul Nickel 

That we now adjourn. 

Meeting adjourned at 11:18 am. 

Carried. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Joan Facey, Chair 

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Perth-Wellington Constituency Office 

Stratford, Ontario 


The Hon. Kathleen Wynne, MPP 

Premier 

Room 281, Main Legislative Building 

Queen’s Park 

Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 

Dear Premier: 

Ontario 

Randy Pettapece, MPP 

Perth-We Iington 

Enclosed you will find a resolution you should have received from the County of Perth 

regarding Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects. 

The municipality has specifically passed this resolution to state that ‘the County of Perth 

supports its lower tier municipalities that have passed resolutions indicating that they are 

not willing hosts for Industrial Wind Turbines”. 

Across Ontario, many local municipalities have passed resolutions of this nature. To date 

your government has refused to take our concerns seriously and take action to stop these 

projects where the host communities do not welcome them. We in Perth-Wellington are 

asking you to honour the promises made in your government’s throne speech and respect the 

decisions of local municipalities. 

What is your government’s response to these resolutions? Please respond directly to the 

County of Perth and issue a copy of your response to my constituency office. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 

// 

Randy Pettapiece, MPP 

Perth -Wel Ii ngto n 

RP:md 

Enclosure 

C: Kern Ann O’Rourke, County Clerk, County of Perth 

Constituency Office • 55 Lorne Avenue East e Stratford, Ontario N5A 6S4 16• 

Tel. (519) 272-0660 • ToIl-free: 1-800-461-9701 • Fax (519)272-1064 

E-mail: randy.peffapiececo@pc.ola.org

Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee 

Minutes 

October 1, 2013, 1:30 PM 

Perth East Council Chambers, 25 Mill Street East, Milverton 

Members Present: Chairperson, Dennis Manarey, Janice Klages, Judy Nafziger, Mary 

McLagan, Ethel Sage, Judy Givens, Shannon Palmer, Perth County Councillor Rhonda 

Ehgoetz 

Members Absent: None 

Staff Present: 

Julia Opie, Accessibility Coordinator (Recording Secretary) 

1. CALL TO ORDER 

Chairperson Manarey called the meeting to order and verified quorum was 

present. 

2. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA 

Resolution Number AAC-10-13-01 

Moved By Judy Givens 

Seconded By Rhonda Ehgoetz 

THAT the agenda for October 1, 2013 be approved. 

Carried. 

3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST and general nature thereof 

No disclosures made. 

4. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 

Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee – June 25, 2013 

Regular Minutes 


Moved By Ethel Sage 

Seconded By Rhonda Ehgoetz 

THAT the minutes of the May 21, 2013 meeting of the Perth County Accessibility 

Advisory Committee be approved. 

Carried. 

5. PRESENTATIONS – None. 

6. DELEGATIONS – no delegations 

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7. REPORTS 


Minutes 

7.0 International Plowing Match – Wrap-up 

Overall, the accessibility of the IPM was very good and comments from 

attendees reflected this. However, there were some suggestions for 

improvements which will be shared with the Ontario Plowman’s Association for 

future events. 


Moved By Mary McLagan 

Seconded By Ethel Sage 

THAT the Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee accepts this report as 

information and that the Accessibility Coordinator will forward the 

recommendations to the Ontario Plowman’s Association for future events. 

Carried. 

7.1 International Day for Persons with Disabilities – 3 December 2013 

UN Enable has chosen the following theme for the 2013 International Day for 

Persons with Disabilities. Theme: “Break barriers, open doors: for an inclusive 

society for all”. 

Julia had a conference call with Cheryl Peach, the new System Principal, Special 

Education at the AMDSB and two others on the AODA Committee who will be 

involved in this project. We are looking at involving 10 schools across the School 

Board in an “In Your Shoes” type of event, in conjunction with the City of 

Stratford, Town of St. Marys, Huron County and Alzheimer Society of Perth 

County. 


Moved By Janice Klages 

Seconded By Ethel Sage 

THAT Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee continues to work with the 

AMDSB and interested parties in order to plan an event for International Day for 

Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2013. 

Carried. 

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Minutes 

7.2 Accessible Public Washrooms Perth County 

A Perth County Public Washrooms Committee was formed consisting at this 

point of members from North Perth, Stratford and St. Marys, in addition to the 

County of Perth. A checklist, including acceptable accessibility criteria will be 

created for public washrooms, so that a series of volunteers will be able to visit 

municipal buildings and private businesses in order to collect data and create a 

database. This database will be used to create a map illustrating the location and 

details about each of the public washrooms in the County. The plan would be to 

have the data collected and available by January 2014, so that the information 

can then be mapped and sent to the various municipalities and tourism agencies 

within the County for distribution, whether through websites or hard copy. 


Moved By Judy Nafziger 

Seconded By Shannon Palmer 

THAT the Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee supports the 

Accessible Public Washrooms Project. 

Carried. 


Moved By Shannon Palmer 

Seconded By Mary McLagan 

THAT the Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee helps with the 

collection of public washroom data, as able. 

Carried. 

7.3 Coordinator’s Report 

Julia updated the AAC on the budget, training on the Integrated Accessibility 

Standards Regulation (IASR) and Site Plan Reviews. 


Moved By Judy Givens 

Seconded By Janice Klages 

THAT Perth County Accessibility Advisory Committee accepts this report as 

information. 

Carried. 

8. TRAINING 

Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) – General Requirements. 

All members of the AAC completed this training. 

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9. MEMBER CONCERNS 


Minutes 

10. CORRESPONDENCE - None 

11. CLOSED MEETING – no closed session 

12. REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED MEETING – none 

13. NEXT MEETINGS 

The next meeting is to be held on October 22, 2013 at the Perth East Council 

Chambers, 25 Mill Street East, Milverton, ON at 1:30 p.m. 

14. ADJOURNMENT 


Moved By Mary McLagan 

Seconded By Judy Givens 

THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:30 PM; 

Carried. 

_________________________ 

Dennis Manarey, Chairperson 

____________________________ 

Julia Opie, Accessibility Coordinator 

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HOUSE OF COMMONS 

CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES 

CANADA 


Kern Ann O’Rourke. CMO, County Clei* 

Office of the CAO 

1 Huron Street 

Stratford, ON N5A 5S4 

Gary Schellenberger 

Member ofParliament for Perth— Wellington 

Dear Ms. ORourke: 

l’hank you for providing me with a copy of your correspondence to Serge Lavoie, 

President of the Southwest Economic Alliance, regarding passenger rail service in the 

region. 

I appreciate being aware of the resolution passed by County Council at its October 3’’ 

meeting. 

As always. your efforts to keep me apprised of matters such as this are both timely and 

appreciated. 

If I can be of assistance with any federal matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

it is my privilege to be the Member of Parliament for Perth-Wellington and your voice in 

Ottawa. 

/ 

Sincerely, 

JLLr 

Gary Schellenberger, MP 

Perth-Wellington 

House of Commons 

Room 06, Justice Building 

Ottawa, ON KIA 0A6 

Tel. : 613-992-6124 

Far: 613 -998- ‘902 

Stratford Constituency Office 

544 Huron Street 

Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 

Mount Forest Constituency Office 

Tel. : 519-173-140(1 

Far: 519-273-9045 Tel.: 519-323-4390 

Fax: 519-323-0202 

Online 

248 Slain Street North Email: 

Bar 1479 

gan:schellenbeIge,’parl.gc. ca 

Slount Forest ONNOG 2L0 

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Website: 

Schellenberge;: ca 

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To the Head & Members of Council: 

Pursuant to Policy B-008 of the Ontario Good Roads Association, the Nominating 

Committee shall report to the Annual Conference its nominations for 12 directors. 

The following members of the Board will automatically serve on the 2014-2015 

Board of Directors in the following capacity: 

President 

Tom Bateman, P. Eng., County Engineer, County of 

Essex 

1 st Vice-President Rick Champagne, Councillor, Municipality of East 

Ferris 

Immediate Past President Joanne Vanderheyden, Mayor, Municipality of 

Strathroy-Caradoc 

Those nominated by the Nominating Committee shall be selected from OGRA' s 

municipal membership pursuant to the requirements for geographic 

representation contained in Section 12 of the Constitution, and so far as possible 

meeting the criteria established in Policy B-008. A full copy of the Constitution 

can be viewed on the OGRA web-site: 

http://www.ogra.org/AboutOGRA/Constitution.aspx 

The following incumbent Directors have put their name forward wishing to 

continue to represent their respective Zones: 

North (3 to be elected) 

Luc Duval, 

City Engineer 

City of Timmins 

John MacEachern 

Mayor 

Township of Manitouwadge 

Southwest (1 to be elected) 

No candidate at this time 

South Central (3 to be elected) 

Ken Lauppé, 

Manager, Road Operations – East, 

City of Brampton 

Duncan McKinlay 

Warden 

County of Grey 

Terry McKay, 

Deputy Mayor, 

Township of Chatsworth 

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Southeast (3 to be elected) 

Craig Davidson 

CAO/Treasurer 

Municipality of Hasting Highlands 

Steve Desroches 

Deputy Mayor 

City of Ottawa 

Michelle Hendry, 

Director of Public Works, 

City of Kawartha Lakes 

Toronto (2 to be elected) 

Robert Burlie 

Manager, Road Operations 

City of Toronto 

Mark Grimes* 

Councillor 

City of Toronto 

*Pending approval by the City of Toronto 

One vacancy exists in both the Northern and Southwest Zones. 

The Northern Zone consists of the municipalities in the Districts of Algoma, 

Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin Island, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, 

Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Timiskaming; municipalities in and including the 

District of Muskoka and the City of Greater Sudbury. 

The Southwest Zone consists of the municipalities in and including the Counties 

of Brant, Bruce, Elgin, Essex, Haldimand, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, 

Oxford, and Perth, the municipality of Chatham-Kent, and municipalities in and 

including the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. 

The South Central Zone consists of the municipalities in and including the 

Counties of Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe, and Wellington, and municipalities in and 

including the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel and York, 

and the City of Hamilton. 

The South East Zone consists of municipalities in and including the Counties of 

Frontenac, Haliburton, Hastings, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Lennox and 

Addington, Northumberland, Peterborough, Prescott and Russell, Prince Edward, 

Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and the Cities of Kawartha 

Lakes and Ottawa. 

Any member of Council or a permanent full time staff from an OGRA member 

municipality interested in being considered as a candidate for a position on the 

Board of Directors must complete the attached Nomination Consent form and 

submit it along with their résumé to the attention of the Chair of the Nominating 

Committee by no later than November 22, 2013. Fax your information to 289- 

291-6477, e-mail to info@ogra.org or mail to OGRA, 1525 Cornwall Road, Unit 

22, Oakville, Ontario L6J 0B2 

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The Nominating Committee will meet in November to recommend a slate of 

Directors to the membership. The members of the Committee are: 

Chair: 

Members: 

Alan Korell, Immediate Past President 

Tom Bateman, OGRA 1 st Vice President 

Rick Champagne, OGRA 2 nd Vice President 

John Curley, OGRA Past President 

John Parsons, OGRA Director 

Any questions regarding the Nomination process or serving on the Board of 

Directors can be directed to the undersigned at joe@ogra.org. 

Yours truly, 

J. W. Tiernay, 

Executive Director 

c: Alan Korell, Chair, Nominating Committee 

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tel./tél. 613 236 7238 fax/téléc. 613 563 7861 


JLllie Behrns 

Warden 


Courthouse 1 Huron St 

Stratford, ON N5A 5S4 

Dear Ms. Behrns: 

Re: The future of Canada Post 

Next year, the federal government will look at how it handles public postal service with a 

review of the Canadian Postal Service Charter. This review is important because the 

government could reduce Canada Post’s obligation to provide service or even lay the 

groundwork for privatizing or deregulating our public post office. 

Canada Post has been holding consultations on the future of our public postal service to 

prepare for the upcoming charter review. The corporation has been clear. It wants to 

dramatically cut service to improve its financial situation. 

Cutting might help Canada Post with its money problems in the short-term but it is not a 

good long-term strategy and it certainly won’t improve the future of postal service in our 

country. Fortunately, the corporation has other options according to a new study by the 

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). 

CCPA study: Why Canada Needs Postal Banking 

The CCPA study is entitled Wh’ Canada Needs Postal Banking. It makes a powerful case 

for preserving postal services and improving Canada Post’s financial picture through the 

addition of financial and banking services. 

The study looks at the changing banking environment in our country as well as our post 

office’s experience with banking. In addition, it reviews the status of postal banking 

around the world, highlighting five successful models in the United Kingdom, France, 

Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand. Having established that there is a need for improved 

financial services in our country and viable models in other countries, the study 

concludes by suggesting possible models for postal banking in Canada. It recommends 

that the federal government and Canada Post immediately establish a task force to 

determine how to deliver new financial services, and establish priorities for delivering 

new products. 

Canadian Union of Postal Workers The struggle continues CLC/CTC - FTQ - UNI 

Syndicat des travailleurs et travaiteuses des postes La lutte continue 

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Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes La lutte continue -‘‘ 1— 

1. To use the upcoming review of the Canadian Postal Service Charter to focus on 

The union has also enclosed two resolutions that it would like you to consider passing. 

CUPW has enclosed an executive summary of the CCPA study. You can get the full 

report by going to http://www.policyalternatives.calpublications/reports/why-canada 

These resolutions request that you ask the Minister Responsible for Canada Post: 

needs-postal-banking 

revenue-generating services, not cuts, including financial services such as bill 

payments, insurance and banking. 

of the Charter open to public input. 

Thank you very much for considering our request. If you have any questions or concerns, 

cc. National Executive Committee, Regional Executive Committees, National Union 

Cop9 0c ft1fl 

Canadian Union of Postal Workers The struggle continues CLC/CTC - FTQ - UNI 

please do not hesitate to contact me. 

National President 

Representatives, Regional Union Representatives, Specialists 

Yours truly, 

Denis Lemelin 

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2. To improve the Canadian Postal Service Charter and make the upcoming review

From: Allan Rothwell, MCIP, RPP, Director, Planning and Development 

Date: November 7, 2013 (prepared October 29, 2013) 

Subject: Tree Inspection Report 

COUNTY OF PERTH 

REPORT 

Background: 

Marvin Smith, Tree Inspector, conducted the following inspections in response to the filing of 

a Notice of Intent: 

1. September 3 and 18, 2013 – Doug Laidlaw, Lot 4, Conc. 5, Elma Ward, North Perth 

The property owner had J.H. Keeso and Sons Ltd. remove trees from this woodlot. The 

woodland areas were marked by a member of the Ontario Professional Foresters 

Association prior to logging. Some undersized trees were marked according to good 

forestry practices and some legal-sized trees were retained as future growing stock. 

Logging injury to residual trees was at a normal level. Minor rutting was observed. 

2. July 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 – Ivan and Gerald Pol, Lots 1 and 2, Conc. 

13, Logan Ward, West Perth 

The property owner had Kevin Shea remove trees from the woodlot on the southeastern 

corner of the property. No cutting of undersized trees was observed. Logging injury to 

residual trees was at a normal level, and rutting was minimal. 

The following inspection was made in response to inquiries received by the Tree Inspector 

and not as a result of Notice of Intent filing: 

3. September 12, 2013–Jamie Bailey, Pt. Lot 36, Conc. 1, S.Easthope Ward, Perth East 

At the request of land owner, the Tree Inspector met on site with him to determine if his 

plan to build an addition or outbuilding would violate the Forest Conservation By-law. Mr. 

Bailey was advised that because of the addition would encroach upon the 2 acre woodlot 

near the residence, there would be a conflict with the addition to the existing dwelling and 

the By-law. After considerable discussion of alternatives, Mr. Bailey was advised that he 

should give serious consideration to erecting his proposed timber frame structure as an 

accessory building in a location that would not impact the woodlot. Such building 

locations do exist on the property. 

Current Litigation Files: (i) T1/2013 – currently before the court. 

Financial Implications: None 

County Strategic Plan: No direct relationship to the Strategic Plan as this is a routine report 

of the Tree Inspector’s inspections of woodlands in the County. 

Recommendation: That Perth County Council receive the Tree Inspection report dated 

November 7, 2013 for information. 

Reference Material Attached: None 

Author 

Reviewed by: Director: Finance : CAO: 

Comments: 

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3 October, 2013 

Warden Vince Judge 


Court House 

1 

Huron Street 

Stratford ON 

N5A 5S4 

Dear Warden Judge and Council members: 

I 

am writing to you with respect to the possibility that both Perth County and Huron 

County enter discussion with consideration to an amalgamation of our Health Units. 

Please find attached correspondence from our Municipal Solicitor regarding the 

process for the amalgamation and 

copy to your Council. 

I would be very grateful if you would forward a 

I 

await to hear from you in this regard and hope that we can enter into meaningful 

discussion that may be beneficial to both parties. 

Sincerely, 

George Robertson 

Ward en 

OFFICE OF THE WARDEN 

Corporation of the County of Huron. 

Tel 519.524.8394 Fax: 519.524,2044 Toll Free: 

1 

Court house Square, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 CANADA 

1 

888.524.8394 (519 area only) 

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www.huronCounty,ca

County of HurOn 

Office of the CAO 

Memo 

To: Council 

From: Brenda Orchard, CAO 

Date: September 11, 2013 

Re: Amalgamation of Health Units 

Recommendation: 

That Council forward a copy of the attached correspondence from the Municipal 

Solicitor regarding the process for the amalgamation of Health Units to the Huron 

County Board of Health, the Perth Board of Health and the municipalities that 

comprise the Perth Board of Health jurisdiction along with a letter suggesting that the 

two Boards consider investigating amalgamation. 

Background: 

At our August 15 

th Strategic Planning session, Council discussed the idea of the 

amalgamation of the Huron County Health Unit with a neighbouring Health Unit from 

cost savings and efficiency perspectives. Council requested that 

on the process required under existing Statutes and Regulations. 

I 

I 

provide a report 

have attached a 

report from the County Solicitor outlining the process, which starts with the Boards of 

Health in each County passing motions authorizing them to enter into such 

discussions. 

I 

am recommending that Council send this report from our Solicitor to 

both the Huron County and Perth County Boards of Health along with a letter from 

the Warden indicating Huron County Council’s suggestion of investigating this 

further. As our neighbouring CAOs in Perth County have expressed an interest in 

this information regarding the process to be followed, 

I 

also recommend that we 

forward the letter to the municipalities that are served by the Perth Board of Health. 

Brenda Orchard 

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P .J MURPHY. H A LL.B. 

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Ceriilied by the Lass Sociely of Upper 

Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation 

G. F. STEWART, BA., LL.B 

gstewart@drnlaw.ca 

Ri SMITH, B. Math. 3 D. 

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DONNELLY M J DONNELLY. B.A . LL.B 

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MURPHY 

S. M FEAGAN, BA., BEd., M.A ,LL.B. 

sfeagan@dmlaw.ca 

S.L. MULLEN, B.A., LL.B. 

srnullen@dmlaw.ca 

OF CO LI NSEL 

O J MURPHYQC 

timurphv(gdmlasv ca 

August 21, 2013 

The Corporation of the County of Huron 

I Court House Square 

GODERICH ON N7A 1M2 

BY EMAIL 

Attention: Brenda Orchard, CAO 

Dear Ms. Orchard: 

Re: Process for Amalgamation of Health Units 

I am writing to you with respect to your enquiry regarding the process to be followed in 

amalgamating with another Health Unit. In reviewing this, I have reviewed the relevant 

Statutes and Regulations as well as discussing the matter with legal counsel at the Ministry. 

The basic negotiations would be concluded between the two Health Units with a view to 

concluding an Agreement for the Amalgamation. Prior to entering into those negotiations, 

the Boards of Health would each approve entering into those discussions. The discussions 

would deal with all elements of the operations, such as the administrative hierarchy, assets, 

liabilities, employees, Collective Agreements and structures of Boards of Health. It would 

basically result in a document setting out the framework for the amalgamated Health Unit. 

This Agreement would require approval from the interested Municipalities. In discussion 

with legal counsel at the Ministry, although there appears to be no specific percentage of 

Municipalities required (for example, such as a triple majority), it does appear that it would 

require the support of a majority of the Municipalities that would be affected. This could 

be obtained through a vote of County Council. 

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Once the two Health Units have concluded an Agreement that has been approved by a 

sufficient number of Municipalities, the Agreement should be forwarded to the Province 

through either the Deputy Minister or the Executive Director of Public Health. The 

Province would be requested to amend the specific Regulations relevant to Health Unit 

composition. Regulation 553 deals with the geographical area comprising the Health Units. 

Regulation 559 deals with Municipal representation on the Board of Health. 

In order for the amalgamation to take place, you would require Provincial agreement to 

amend these Regulations. In reviewing the request, the Province would also advise as to 

whether they believe that there is sufficient Municipal support for the proposal. It is suggested 

that when approaching the Province, it is wise to advise of any significant opposition to the 

proposal so that they would be aware of this. 

Once the Province has amended the Regulations, the amalgamation can take effect. The 

Provincial approval can apparently take a number of months. 

Therefore, in summary, the procedure would appear to be as follows: 

I. The Boards of Health of the respective Counties would direct that they enter into 

negotiations for the purpose of concluding an Agreement for the amalgamation of the Flealth 

Units. 

2. The parties, through their representatives, would enter into discussions to develop an 

Agreement for amalgamation of the two Health Units and negotiate an Agreement. 

3. This Agreement would be presented to the County Councils for each of the Counties for 

discussion, vote and approval. 

4. Once the Counties have approved the Agreement, contact would be made with the Province 

to present the Agreement and request Provincial amendment of the two above-mentioned 

Regulations. 

It appears that the initial work with respect to this Agreement would be conducted by the 

l-Iealth Units and approved by the respective Municipalities prior to approaching the 

Province. The Province would only become involved once a tentative Agreement is reached at 

the local level, when it would then be necessary to ask the Province to amend the appropriate 

Regulations. 

The nature of the Agreement that would be negotiated would be very detailed and technical as 

it must deal with all aspects of the operation of the amalgamated Health Unit and issues such 

as the respective Collective Agreements, bargaining units and how they would be handled. 

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GODERJCH 59524 2 5 I 800 332 760 FACSRIJLE 50524 8550 I KINCRDNE 519 596 3636 

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Once you have reviewed this, I would be happy to discuss it with you. If a decision is made 

to proceed with exploring amalgamation. I would be happy to be of assistance to the Board 

of Health in accomplishing this and negotiating it. 

Yours very truly, 

DONNELLY MURPHY PC 

Per: 

Gregory F. Stewart 

GFS/J br 

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000ERICII 519 S24 2154 

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From: Kerri Ann O’Rourke, County Clerk 

Date: November 7, 2013 

Subject: Warden Activity Report – October, 2013 

Council Report 

Comments: 

Below is a summary of functions attended by the Warden of the County of Perth in the 

months of October, 2013: 

24-Sep-13 Hamstead W.I. - Heritage Marker 

26-Sep-13 Knollcrest Lodge - Ground Breaking - Milverton 

26-Sep-13 Archives - Tour Listowel Cemetery 

03-Oct-13 County Council & Human Resources Committee Meeting 

04-Oct-13 Stratford & Area Builders Assoc. Luncheon - Stratford 

07-Oct-13 Alzheimer's Appreciation - Listowel 

10-Oct-13 London Area W.I. Annual - Kirkton 

16-Oct-13 Mitchell Business & Industry Breakfast - Mitchell 

16-Oct-13 Perth District Health Unit Meeting 

17-Oct-13 County Council, Human Resources & Facilities Committee 

Meetings 

18-Oct-13 Western Ontario Wardens Caucus - London 

21-Oct-13 Service Delivery Review - KPMG Meeting - Milverton 

22-Oct-13 Zone 8 Agricultural Societies - Greetings - Listowel 

22-Oct-13 Listowel Chamber of Commerce - Atwood 

23-Oct-13 Rural Economic Development Summit - Minto 

24-Oct-13 Rural Economic Development Summit - Minto 

Financial Implications: N/A 

Reference to the Strategic Plan: 

This report supports the goal of promoting the accountability and transparency of municipal 

government: 

Section 2.3 Key Principles: 

•Honest and Accountable Operational Performance • Council and Staff will conduct themselves with 

openness, integrity and accountability, being responsible to commitments made and responsive to 

community concerns. 

Recommendation: 

That the October, 2013 Warden’s Activity Report dated November 7, 2013 be received for 

information. 

Reference Material Attached: 

None 

Reviewed by: 

Director Finance CAO 

Author 

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